flesh fly — any fly of the family Sarcophagidae, comprising species that deposit their eggs or larvae in carrion or in the flesh of living animals. [1275 1325; ME] * * * ▪ insect any member of a family of insects in the fly order, Diptera, that are similar… … Universalium

flesh-fly — /ˈflɛʃ flaɪ/ (say flesh fluy) noun (plural flesh flies) any fly of the dipterous family Sarcophagidae which deposits its larvae in the flesh of living animals … Australian English dictionary

flesh fly — noun Date: 14th century a dipteran fly whose maggots feed on flesh; especially any of a family (Sarcophagidae) of flies some of which cause myiasis … New Collegiate Dictionary